Animal Caretakers Salary in Nevada

Animal caretakers in Nevada earn the most in Reno (average $35,740 a year) and the least in Las Vegas ($34,080), across the 3 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the animal caretakers average at $34,400 and the median at $30,320 for 2,470 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,300.

Animal Caretakers average salary by city in Nevada

Reno$35,740
Carson City$34,370
Las Vegas$34,080

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Reno	$35,740	$33,950	$29,310	$30,897	101
Carson City	$34,370	$30,160	$28,170	$29,796	98
Las Vegas	$34,080	$30,020	$28,880	$29,563	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Animal Caretakers salary in other states

Animal Caretakers salary by city and state

More about pay in Nevada

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-2021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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